GB Values

Red Shield

The Red shield’s credibility was built over the years through hard work and excellence shown by the Gracie Barra students, athletes and instructors involved in sport Jiu-Jitsu competitions, teaching programs and community work.

Fight Song

Sea of Red

Wearing the red shirt is saying it loudly to the world: I BELIEVE IN GRACIE BARRA.

The Red Shirt seeks to promote a sense of unity among the members of the GB team around the world. It promotes unity, support, equality, identity, philosophy and proud of being part of GB team. Wearing the red shirt is saying: I am part of GB Team.

Founder

Reg Directors

The develop- ment of Gracie Barra’s presence in a new territory starts through the work of a leader. Expansion and movement into different territories or areas usually starts with one school, then eventually spreads out to several other locations as students of the originating school decide to follow in the steps of their mentors.

Senior Ranks

The Gracie Barra Legacy Award was created by Master Carlos Gracie Jr. as recognition for the loyalty, support, commitment, and hard work of Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu professors who have been working to build Gracie Barra for 25 years or more.

Professors

The Gracie Barra legacy is one of many champions built by great Professors and Masters. Beyond the Jiu-Jitsu contest arena. Lessons taught by our instructors have impacted positively the lives of hundreds of communities and thousands of people over the years.

Instructors

Gracie Barra Instructors are held responsible to high standards of etiquette, instruction and philosophy set by Master Carlos Gracie Jr. and the Gracie Barra Association. To maintain the integrity and focus on safety in our schools, all of our instructors are certified. Additionally, our instructors are all required to be CPR/Basic First Aid certified.

Athletes

Athletics within Gracie Barra builds community and pride through the engagement of students, staff, parents, and friends, and creates a portal through which everyone can enjoy the GB experience. Successful athletic performance generates a unique excitement across the Gracie Barra Schools and community, help strengthen bonds among the various arms of our organization, build students loyalty in a healthy manner, and give Gracie Barra members yet another reason to be proud to represent the legacy of Master Carlos Gracie Jr. and defend the red shield.

Benefits

Eating Well

Coffee consumption has numerous health benefits and, when taken in moderate amounts, it can help to achieve a healthy mind, body and soul. WHAT? Healthy mind, body and soul? It seems we’re already talking the jiu-jitsu language… And speaking of jiu-jitsu, we already know that a cup of coffee just before training is great to give us that boost, right? Thousands of studies carried out over the past few years around this, which is one of the most consumed beverages in the world, reached the same conclusion: coffee is beneficial for health if consumed moderately. Let’s take a look at the Ccoffee benefits? Diabetes: In an investigation conducted by the prestigious Harvard Medical School, where more than 193,000 people were observed, it was concluded that those who regularly drank coffee had a lower risk of developing diabetes (type 2) than those who did not drink coffee at all. Even people
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Chocolate, choco, choco, chocolate! For chocolate, my heart beats.” (Translated from a Brazilian song from ‘Trem da Alegria’ band) Everyone in Brazil will remember the kids’ band “Trem da Alegria”, back in the 80’s. They would sing about their love for chocolate. What they did not know was what the many scientific discoveries about chocolate would reveal years later. The first findings about the benefits of chocolate for our health were related to the heart. Over the years, more and more discoveries were made, and to our delight the moderate consumption of dark chocolate (70% or more cacao) can bring many benefits to our health. And lovers of the gentle art, keep an eye on tip #10. =) Check out the following 10 positive points related to this delicacy, according to recent studies: 1. Bowel Cancer Researchers at Georgetown University, USA, reported in 2008 that chocolate can help fight bowel cancer. This
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We know that the rush of day-to-day routine prevents us from looking for something different to cook and vary the diet a bit. Sick of those same snacks between meals? It’s time to innovate. The staff of “Eating well” searched for some easy, practical and tasty options. Enough of eating the same things, tasting those same flavors and chewing that same food. Varying the meals is also an essential part of any diet; after all, no one can “keep doing the same thing, and hope for different results.” To get started very well, we have this recipe for a protein coconut bar: Protein Coconut Bar – 4 servings Ingredients: 1/4 cup of Cottage Cheese 1/2 cup of Vanilla Casein Protein 4 Tbsp of grated coconut 3 Tbsp of almonds 5 Tbsp of coconut milk 2 Tbsp of coconut flour 40g of Dark Chocolate Preparation: Mix all ingredients in a bowl using
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We know that a balanced diet and moderate physical activities are essential to keep in shape. We also know that if we follow the right diet 80% of the time, those 20% “off” will not change our results. But what if in addition to that, we could manage that this “fatty” portion of the diet turn in our favor? It would be too good to be true… Actually it is indeed too good to be true. People, do NOT stop working out and exercising on those days that you decide to go crazy. If you have a party, a barbecue, a dinner or lunch that you already know you will not resist the temptation, and will eat a lot, make physical activity 5-8 hours before. Preferably, very intensely. Thus, the calories consumed will then be diverted to replenish the muscle wasting and recompose the glycogen stores in muscles and liver.
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In the gym we always hear “to gain mass you need to consume protein,” “to have strong muscles you should consume protein” and so on. The importance of consuming protein goes far beyond that and a “whey” shake (often full of sodium) is not always the best source of it. By consulting a professional and planning a balanced diet, you can extract proteins directly from food, in a healthier and even tastier way. Let’s find out more about the importance of proteins intake? Proteins perform very important functions for the body of every living being, they participate in structural preparation, providing rigidity, firmness and suppleness,and help in the hormonal part, such as removing the glucose excess from the body. They contribute to the body’s defense, fighting and neutralizing viruses and bacteria, help in blood clotting, give more energy, conduct gases (oxygen and nitrogen) through the bloodstream, and more. From the above explanations, it
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Asparagus for lunch, asparagus for dinner… Asparagus is becoming a really popular dish! You may notice that asparagus is a more and more common option for those who are looking for a healthy lifestyle. Some love (while others not so much) the flavor of these little beauties that can bring many benefits to our health. The staff of “Eating well is jiu-jitsu” always opt for bringing not only what is a “trend” but also what is actually good for our health. We would like to offer you more than some recipes, showing the real value of food for our health. And why did we choose the asparagus? Asparagus is a food that deserves attention; it is low in calories and highly nutritious, offering vitamins and fiber. It is rich in folic acid, beta-carotene, magnesium, manganese, phosphorus, fiber and vitamin C, B, and K. It also has diuretic action and helps
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An important and often overlooked part of the BJJ lifestyle is eating a healthy diet. Most everyone knows that they SHOULD eat a healthier diet, but with so much conflicting advice on which is the best way to eat and which foods are unhealthy, where do we start? Instead of prescribing a specific meal plan or “diet of the month”, let’s discuss some principles that will help you make better choices the next time you go to the supermarket. 1) Drink Green smoothiesStarting to consume Green Smoothies was the single best addition to my training in the last several years!There are many healthy ingredients that you can put in your smoothie but perhaps the most important is the centerpiece: kale.* Note – You need to have a higher end, powerful blender like a Vitamix, Blendtec or Nutri Bullet (what I use). Your household blender lacks the power to reduce the vegetables
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The so-dreaded carbohydrate consumption became a legend, and now we all know about the importance of having a balanced diet based on carbohydrates, proteins and good fats. Carbohydrates are our energy source, the essential fuel for our body to function well and to help us to perform our day-to-day routine. Cutting 100% carbohydrates off your diet can be detrimental not only for your health but also for your well-being. The consumption of this kind of food in the right amount and with the right choices can bring many benefits to you. So, look for a professional to provide the correct guidance according to your needs. The carbohydrates you should avoid are known as “simple carbohydrates”. What makes these the “bad ones” is the speed at which they are digested by the body. This type of carbohydrate is digested quickly, and this leads to a not so good effect on our blood insulin levels.
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Do you need something more? Bet on your food. Yes, there are some foods that give us more energy, so we can work a bit harder during trainings. Forget about spending money on “supplements”, which can often even be harmful to your health. Our diet is essential to the proper functioning of our body and mind, hence the importance of staying tuned into the world of nutrition. The ideal is looking for professional advice from someone who can plan an exclusive menu for you, according to your specific daily needs. Take a look below at five foods that help you to get rid of the laziness. 1- Açaí To the delight of the masses, the Açaí is high in carbohydrates, protein, fiber, vitamins, minerals and antioxidants. It definitely does away with your tiredness. The ideal serving portion is a glass of juice or a small bowl, on a daily basis. And do not take it
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No excesses, no neurosis and no exaggeration. With this trend of “healthy lifestyle” (which we particularly love), there are many people out there getting “crazy”. They do not go out, do not enjoy a Sunday lunch with their families or any other joyful moments… simply to avoid going off their diet for even one single day. That is to say, they do not live. Do you remember the phrase “anything in excess is bad”? It is also valid for food. Neither too much nor too little, but with balance. Believe it or not, escaping like two times a week from the diet can even help you to achieve better results. How come?! When we eat properly and healthily for a long time, our body gets used to that kind of food, which causes our metabolism to “stabilize”. Thus, when you eat something different and go a bit off the diet, you
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